Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
46
Montrose Anglers's Tip of the Week
Stealthy and use weight to get your flies in the zone. Leading with a micro leech pattern is a good bet followed by a small, #22-24 midge pattern, red or black is putting fish in the net. Using 5x and 6x fluorocarbon will allow you to be stealthy and present your flies naturally. Sight fishing for bigger fish has been effective although, the fish are selectively feeding. You have to be stealthy and patient!
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 6/30/22
Fishing has been picking up, and fish are being put in the net. Looks to be a nice week weather wise, but always we aware as it can change quickly in the spring.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/30/22
Nymphing, make sure you get it down, add a slipt shot.
Local Species Available Year - round
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Rainbow
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Brown
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Snake River Cutthroat
Montrose Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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TH Zebra Midge | Black or Olive | #22-24 |
Rojo Midge | Red | #22-24 |
Hairwing Western Green Drake | N/A | #18-24 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | black | #18-24 |
Demon Midge | Red | #22-26 |
Black Beauty | Black | #20-24 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | White | #12-14 |
Double Bunny | Black | #08-14 |
Frenchie | Brown | #16-20 |
Sidewinder emerger | Olive | #22-26 |
Montrose Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line